Mara's Thief Armor - Tweaked and Rebalanced
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #28 of 197 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Various tweaks for Mara's Thief Armor (TMB CBBE BodySlide) by hype1, Jeir, and docteure:
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[]Renamed the armor;
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]Added option to craft the armor after finishing the TG02B "Meet the Family";[]Nerfed the Fortify Carry Weight effect;
[]Added keyword support for GDO/WACCF;
[]Slightly buffed armor rating (the whole armor is in one piece (vanilla are separate), so I needed to change it to make it comparable with vanilla armors);
[]Changed the weight (same reason as above);
[]Changed the gold value (same reason as above);
[]Distributes the armor via SPID (only Tonilla).
This patch tweaks Mara's Thief Armor for Skyrim, renaming it, adding crafting after TG02B, nerfing carry weight, adding GDO/WACCF keywords, and rebalancing armor rating, weight, and value. It also distributes the armor via SPID to Tonilla. For players using the original armor mod who want better balance and integration.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tight integration with quest progression—crafting unlocks after TG02B feels rewarding
- Rebalances stats to match vanilla armor, so you're not overpowered or underpowered
- SPID distribution means Tonilla actually wears it, making the world feel alive
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the original Mara's Thief Armor mod, so it's not standalone
- Only 33 endorsements, so it's a niche patch for a niche armor
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Tonilla or use SPID for her inventory
For Skyrim players who already use Mara's Thief Armor and want better balance and integration. If you're a completionist who likes crafting unlocks tied to quests, this is a nice touch. Skip if you don't use the original armor or prefer lore-friendly stats over tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original Mara's Thief Armor installed first, or this patch won't work.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Check your load order—this patch should load after the original armor mod and any mods that affect Tonilla.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- mnikjom - hype1 - Jeir - docteure
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 5,050
- Endorsements
- 33
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 5/4/2024
- Updated
- 5/4/2024
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